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Cost of Living Calculator - San Francisco, California vs Los Angeles, California

The cost of living in Los Angeles, California is 27.8% cheaper than San Francisco, California.

You would need a salary of $649,886 in Los Angeles, California to maintain the standard of living you have in San Francisco, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Los Angeles, California is cheaper than San Francisco, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
26% cheaper in Los Angeles
than in San Francisco, California
San Francisco, CA vs Los Angeles, CA
Compared to San Francisco, Los Angeles is:
  Homeowner
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  27.8% lower
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  10.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  50.0% lower
  Housing (Rent)
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  Utilities
  3.9% lower
  Commute
  4.5% higher
  Health
  21.7% lower
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  Personal
  13.3% lower
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